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Newspaper
Mccook Weekly Tribune
Location
Mccook, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1884
Page
4
Joseph Scott named pork commissioner for Buffalo County in a local government reorganization. The appointment ties to agricultural oversight and public pork program administration within the county government. Scott’s role focuses on meat safety, livestock standards, and compliance with state regulations.
Governor James W. Dawes announces proposed amendments to Nebraska constitution sections on legislature and executive, outlining two ballot questions for the November general election. The notice includes voting language, term lengths, compensation, and residence requirements for listed state officers.
The Suez Canal saw a continuing drop in traffic with July 1884 recording 38 fewer vessels than July 1883. Receipts fell by 54520 compared with the prior year, though still higher than 1882. August daily receipts stood 12200 pounds below July levels, with year over year comparison not yet published.
Ton. W. T. Welker, state superintendent of public schools, has ruled that Chinese children cannot become pupils in public schools. He argues public education is reserved for those who can become citizens under the state constitution. San Francisco alone has about 1,500 Chinese children.
Braine drew 200000 spectators in Buffalo and 50000 in Cleveland for a torch light procession. The crowds reflect strong support as he travels. In Ohio large turnouts are expected for the November election.
Le Paris urges the powers to tell England that she has overstepped in promoting the Egyptian Government to breach international law on Egyptian finances. England cannot dispose of Egypt at will, and Le National believes protests will push London to modify its financial measures in Egypt.
Ex governor Furnas travels to New Orleans to organize Nebraska’s exhibit for the world’s fair. He will return in a few days to collect display items, urging statewide, prompt, liberal contributions. Exhibits must be ready by November 15, highlighting Nebraska’s advertisement.
The Bradstreet estimates that the year’s total will surpass 11 500 while nine months yield 290,000 as against 7 559 in 1830. A discussion of fraud in bank failures finds fewer cases due to fraud than commonly thought, with 16 of 117 failures in 38 weeks attributed to fraud or embezzlement across national, state, and private banks.
In November two national cattlemen conventions are planned with Chicago hosting on the 13th and St. Louis on the 17th. St. Louis claims broad support and accuses Illinois officials of bowing to Chicago interests to call a Chicago meeting first. Chicago supporters expect a larger turnout and say the Chicago gathering will adjourn to St. Louis.
The article argues that Britain, once promoting free trade in America, faces dissatisfaction at home with its results. It notes Lord Beaconsfield and Lords speeches opposing free trade, claiming Britain cannot command global commerce any longer and must protect itself with tariff measures akin to American policy.
The Tur Inter Ocean correspondent who once marked West Virginia as safe for Blaine now extends his inquiry into Virginia. He claims Virginia is as favorable to Blaine as Ohio’s Cleveland with reasoning resembling Democratic treatises. A Mahone backlash appears unlikely to fade this election cycle.
Prof M S Tracey heads the horticultural and aerate displays at the New Orleans exposition with timber from the north and south and Nebraska tree specimens in a dedicated plot by Commissioner Furnas. Jamaica’s arboral and floral displays promise valuable insights for growers and naturalists alike.
Dr A M York, brother of the murdered Kansas Bender gang target, appeals for Captain Rieves of Appleton Missouri who wrote a shooting account of the Indian Territory raid. York calls the story a fabrication and offers two thousand dollars for proof the Benders are dead, hoping to find them and secure justice.
The article argues for admitting Washington Territory as a sovereign state inclining to align with Idaho's northern counties within its borders. It notes over 100000 inhabitants in Washington and northern Idaho and says Democrat influence has blocked statehood for years. It predicts post election debate and possible smoother admission if the presidential question delays action.
The Chicago Tribune cautions wheat raisers against selling at fixed prices and overplanting, urging reduced production to match consumer demand. Nebraska farmers emphasize corn and livestock, noting higher profits from stock compared with wheat over many years.
A. F. Haverniuves & Erns. Miaintus file a petition against Walter Hickling and Wilson in Red Willow County Nebraska to obtain judgment for goods sold totaling 3277.73 dollars. The court attaches Walter Hickling's Northwest quarter section nine township three range twenty eight west and seeks payment from the defendant. The defendant must answer by November 2. Attorneys Jennings Mi Stare RK.
Notice of incorporation states Paxton Cattle Co formed in Nebraska with principal office in Paxton and branch in McCook. Capital stock set at 100000 dollars, stock to be sold at par. Business to buy sell breed and mint livestock. Officers listed as President and Secretary with other roles.
Notice of a chestnut sorrel mare branded on the right thigh marked with the number 7 found on September 10 on W. 4, section IF, near Woof McConk’s land. Owner must prove property and pay charges or the animal will be disposed of by law.
Levi Johnson files in the District Court of Willow County Nebraska for divorce from Abbie Johnson, alleging willful abandonment for two years. Defendant non-resident Abbie Johnson must answer by October 3, 165. Attorneys Jennings & Starbuck represent the plaintiff.
Complaint entered by John C Airdsall against Lewis Shock for abandoning a homestead entry No 207 in Willow county Nebraska. The parties are summoned to appear October 21 1884 at 9 am to testify regarding the alleged desertion and cancel the entry as requested by the claimant.
U S Land Office at McCook Nebraska issues a notice of contest filed by Franklin Smith against James J Whittier over Timber Culture Entry 16 in Red Willow County. Contest claims Whittier did not break cultivate or plant trees seeds or cuttings on any part of the southeast quarter of section 21 township and range, and requires attendance for testimony on December 1 to respond.
McCook Nebraska September 1 18th. Charles B E Gray files against Christian Hitcun over Homestead Entry No 4 4 dated McCook March 18th in Red Willow County Neb. Northwest quarter section 26 township 4 range 30 west. Parties summoned to appear October 2 at office to respond and testify regarding alleged abandonment. Register W G L Laws.
Complaint filed by John Working against William A Cox to cancel Home Stead Entry 497 dated April 1 1844 at Metook Neb upon the southwest quarter section 2 township north range 20 west Red Willow county Neb summons to appear October 20 1881 at Wovelock A M to respond and testify in value consideration case Regis ter G L Laws issued
Final proof notices published from McCook Nebraska for a settler with a claim in the northeast quarter of section and township stated. Witnesses named include George Fowler John Catkins William Y Chosp mal carn Colvin allot Stoterhton Nebraska. Proof to be made before the register in McCook on November 6.
Lizzie Siw files Pre Emption DOS No. 456 for the southwest quarter of section 54 township, listing witnesses Netherton Kneeland Jolaison and Neilieier to prove continuous residence and cultivation. The Register at McCook Nebraska will examine proof on a specified date.
Notice announces a legal action tied to a claimant in Mo Cook Nebraska with a November ith date. Jerry Grit seeks relief as receiver. witnesses Potin Poca tins Matthew J. Mealy James Doyle and Charles Nippin are named for proving residence and cultivation of the property in section It township 5 north range dd west in Metook Nebraska.
Notices inform that multiple settlers seek final proof for their homestead claims before the U.S. land office at MetCook Nebraska on upcoming dates. Names include Brocene and Uninhan for northwest section 7 township 1 north range 28 west, and Anithetesy Chily for lots 3 and 4 plus lots 1 and 2 in section 25, township 3 south range 1 west. Witnesses listed for each claim vary, with residency and cultivation details to be proven.
Complaint filed in U S Land office at McCook Nebraska by Jobo Fianna against Jackson Gros for abandoning Hemisphere City 300 and seeking cancellation of entry on southeast quarter section etc in Hed Willin county. Parties summoned to appear November 6 at 1 oclock AM to testify.
In McCook Nebraska area notices, details of land patents, townships and sections are recorded. Names include Lore, Thomas Rories, Williams Derti, Reynolds, Gider, Hod, Willow county officials, and G. L. Laws, with references to the fallow list of witnesses and verification procedures.
Notice announces the settler Alexander Johnston filing a claim to prove residence and cultivation. Hearing before the Register at McCook on November 7. Witnesses include J. Starbuck W. Fisher William Metjuny and Benjamin McQuay, all of McCook Nebraska.
Notice is hereby given that Nicklas Sevoenker has filed for final proof to support his homestead claim at McCook Nebraska on Saturday November 1 1884 for the northwest quarter of section 7 township 3 north range 2 west. The witnesses Silas H Colvin J Poward Mitchell Frank Stockles and Frank Sevenker were named to prove his continuous residence and cultivation of the land.
Lane Orveick of McCook Nebraska lists September 2 and November 1 1841 as key dates for final proof on his homestead claim. He seeks to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the east half of northwest quarter and east half of southwest quarter in township location. Witnesses named are Christian Dhne holder George Foster Herman Kesler and Frank Halance all of McCook Nebraska.
A land claimant in McCook Nebraska files final proof for Homestead No. WH0 west northwest and southwest quarters of section 1 township 9 north range 46 west. Witnesses Adolph Kheischick Herman Fiole Charles Bechtel and Philip Weick will prove continuous residence and cultivation. Hearing before the register G F Laws at McCook on Pendoy eter Herd0th 84.
Lane Office av McCook Nebraska September notice of intent to make final proof in support of claim. Alfred S. Midler DLS No 2346 for southwest quarter section 2, township 1 north range West. Witnesses listed: William N. Bayeart Vance McMiusisnal William M. WMollins and Charles E. McPherson of McCook Nebraska. G L LaawS Hesston.
Notice is given that George A Limerman holder of BD. No. 47 seeks final proof of residence and cultivation on southeast quarter section 21 township 4 north range 4 west at McCook Nebraska. He will present witnesses J Osburn Shepard Willis Vincent Kilisworth Busser all of Ostia Nebraska. The hearing before the Register at McCook Nebraska is scheduled for Friday October 1.
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler has filed intent to prove up residence and cultivation on the NW qtr of section in township and range, with witnesses listed to prove continuous residence and cultivation. The applicant is recorded at McCook Nebraska with a registrar and witness names including Joleen Tsitwe, Charles T. Poyser, Henry Eden of Tekonda Metlock, and Ke. Moore of Box Elder Nebraska.
Land Office notices from McCook Nebraska September detail filing of intent to make final proof by settlers, lists witnesses, residence and cultivation requirements, and dates for hearings before the register or receiver. Names include Vollvroeht, Adelph Dheisehiek, Phillip Weick, Lye, Keever, Commer, Krigaitrick, and others in Nebraska towns.
Berely given notice that a named settler has filed intention to make proof of homestead in support of claim. Proceedings to prove up before the register or receiver at McCook Nebraska on a Saturday in November. Witnesses listed: Hous TeSshiinee Tpit, Geebtivaes vin ed, sab lund, Gilded B. Newlersu, Walter KK. horsey.
Alexander Towne DS No 245 seeks proof of residence and cultivation for the east half of southeast quarter and west half of southwest quarter, section 6, township 1, range 2 west, McCook Neb. Claimants must prove before October 11 with witnesses W M Hubbell N Burthess E R Johestom and Charlie Smith from nearby towns.
LANE Orrick av McCoon Nebraska August 1 1884 gives notice of intention to prove claim before Register or Receiver at McCook Nebraska on Monday October 5 1884. He lists witnesses W M Hubbel N Burthess William Pryor and J Johnston all of Metlock Nebraska to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the south west quarter of section 4 township 1 north range 1 west.
Lanny Orrice of McCook Nebraska files to prove continuous residence and cultivation of lots 2 and 4 and southeast of section 31 township 2n range 28w. Witnesses Allen A. Philippi Jose B. Meserve Richard Johnson and William W. Fisher of McCook named. Hearing before Register L. L. Laws on October Lith 84 at McCook Nebraska.
Notice is given that Oscar W. Russell Frank Fewett Towne and Win Towne of McCook Nebraska have filed for final proof of their claims. They request to be heard at McCook on October 28 as witnesses for their residence and cultivation of the claimed lands in the township and range described. LAWS Register.
Notice is given that the named settler at McCook Nebraska seeks to prove up his continuous residence and cultivation for his land claim. The hearing will be before the Register at McCook on October 6, witnessed by W. W. Fisher Richard Johnson and others.
Notices announce intention to make final proof for homestead entries at McCook Nebraska. Listings name claimants such as William Russell Susan Roop Mortimer Richards and William Relph with witnesses and dates in October. Notices direct applicants to appear before the Register or Receiver and provide supported residency and cultivation evidence.
The readable text shows a pending matter before the Register of Deeds, listing names such as Andrew Cyrsem and George Poh along with officials and dates. It notes a proof of continuous residence and payments, with reference to a legal proceeding and associated parties.
G L LawsRegister notes evaluative hearing on abandonment of homestead entry by Metook Neith Seypit Det Cmuplelat and others. Robert Moor oaths for testimony, location North Platte Nebraska, dated August, testimony requested at Poterock.
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